Abbott Warehouse Supervisor Jobs

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care Company devoted in discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health. Our products span the continuum of care, from nutritional products through medical devices and pharmaceutical therapies. Our comprehensive line of products encircles life itself - addressing important health needs from infancy to the golden years.

With worldwide sales of over US$29.5 billion in 2008, the Company employs 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Located at Tuas Biomedical Park, Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Private Limited, manufactures a wide range of infant nutritional products to supply Abbott's fast-growing markets in Asia. It produces hallmark Abbott brands such as Similac Advance, PediaSure, Gain and Grow.

At Abbott, there is a world of inspiration that you can get from being a part of our team. Our employees are passionate about life, health care, and the contributions they can make.

As a dynamic and forward looking organization, we are always on the lookout for new members to join our team.

The Plant is committed to workplace excellence and to provide a work environment that enables all employees to succeed in their careers – and maintain a healthy balance in their work and personal lives. The working philosophy in the plant is based on a team approach, with an open and positive style, ensuring a high standard of achievement in a challenging work environment.

We now wish to recruit for the following position:

Warehouse Supervisor
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, he or she will:

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the highest level of safety in warehouse operations
  
• Be responsible for organizing, controlling and managing a team of warehouse personnel including Fork Truck Drivers to ensure the orderly execution of warehouse activities
  
• Prepare Standard Operating Procedure, conduct periodic internal inspection to ensure compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures
  
• Report all non-conformances and observations, investigate root causes for non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventive actions
  
• Responsible for timely equipment maintenance and calibration and execute 5S housekeeping
  
• Provide timely inventory information to administrative teams for replenishment of indirect materials
  
• Support Cycle counting and stock-take activities
  
• Drive Lean / Sigma continuous improvement projects / initiatives within the Department

Requirements:

• Diploma / Certificates in Logistics / Inventory Control or Warehouse Management
• Minimum 3 years operating experience of primary MHE (Forklift, Reach Truck)
  
• Forklift license will be an added advantage
  
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
  
• Familiar with MS office tools

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the successful candidate. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online by February 21, 2009 @: http://www.abbott.com.sg or email to ani.singapore.hr@abbott.com